Chanticleer Gardens

2-3 hours, 4-6 miles, Chanticleer is my favorite garden/arboretum in the area. No other arboretum has such a great variety of fauna presented is such a natural way, not formal like Longwood or Winterthur. I walk through this area with my mouth wide open because I'm awed by what I see. Besides trails, there are several houses/structures with gardens, pools, fountains, hanging plants, furniture and sculptures.

From Google Reviews "Within 30 minutes of Philadelphia, Chanticleer is one of the great gardens of the region. Once the Rosengarten estate, today's Chanticleer is a colorful, contemporary garden within an historic setting. Come discover why London's Financial Times calls us "planted to perfection" and Garden Design magazine says we are "America's most inspiring garden."

Admission $8-$12 admission, a bargain special. A yearly pass is also available. Parking is free but you must reserve a spot.

I now have 10 parking tickets. You can access them in the photos section of the Chanticleer event. Just show the parking attendant the list of tickets on your cell, no need to download and print. Hopefully that will suffice, though you can make your own. If 10am is not available make it for the next closest time.

CARPOOLING
To carpool from Hill House (201 W Evergreen Ave, Phila) meet 40 minutes before the event. Carpool time changes if hike time changes. Text me (215 2474459) 3-4 days in advance.

GENERAL RULES : ••Hike at my pace. ••Hike lengths are approx: allow 30min -1hr extra. ••Donation requested. All monies donated to recreational charities like Natural Lands and the Friends of Wissahickon. •• For ~360 events each year donate $20 (2025), $30 for 2 or family or donate $5 for each event. ••Pay in person or at Zelle (215 247-4459) or at mrbasketball.net/HIKEpay.html . Thanks. Yearly donation goes down to $15 July-Aug; $10 Sept-Nov; Dec new year.